Im really scared to post this cause i fear this is gonna turn into another auto vs manual thread, BUT... i have an 05 enth auto (non rev) and am considering selling it or trading it in for an 07+ manual..

I love my car, but it is just too damn slow... so i want something else. I had the spacer, exhaust, TPs, intake on my 05 auto and really didnt see a big improvement over stock...

Now I dont need to go super fast, and im wondering if getting an 07+ manual and some NA bolt-ons (spacer, intake, HFCs/TPs, exhaust) and a good tune will get me a noticable increase in performance.... or should i just look at some other cars all together??

I would really love to hear peoples opinions on this... especially the people that went from an 03-06 auto to an 07+ stick.

Thanks in advance

p.s. another reason im looking into another Z is because i have a pretty killer audio setup in my current Z that i dont want to sell and can just tear it all out and put it into the new Z.

 

FYI, theres no "spacers" for the HR, and 300whp is obtainable with a CAI, test pipes, exhaust and a a tune or reflash.

 

thats right... i thought they fixed the "problem" for the 07+, but wasnt sure...

300 at the wheels would be sick, but it sounds too good to be true..

 

With respect I think the DE vs HR motor is pretty well played out.

 

The HR responds better to less.

 

If you are really disappointed in your current ride, I'm not sure if a '07+ is going to satisfy. Take one for a drive - see for youself.

Now - if you are saying that you simply would rather have a manual instead of an auto - so be it. But there is not a substancial difference in performance between the two.

If you want significantly more straight line performance, you might think of (flame on!) a 'vette...or something along those lines....

Good Luck

 

Yes. I still think my mostly stock 04.5 is fast LOL. I am still awaiting my plenum from Kinetix to be re-gasketed, and add some NISMO stickers, then I'll see 300whp.

 

Comparing HR to DE, it's not as big of difference as you think.

Edit: I mean that in regards to your "butt-dyno", there isn't a huge difference. Among other things, in terms of actual engine components (80% revised), higher redline, and a slightly better response to mods, then yes, there is a noticeable difference.

 

There is definitely a noticeable difference but its not that much. Test drive and compare?

 

Huge difference IMHO

 

First gear WOT pulls pretty hard to me and HR can get 300 hp with a tune and couple mods, a member A.H. has 316 to the wheels I think.